1. Agriculture Science 1 At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Explain the interrelationship of classroom and laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and FFA.
Describe how, when, and why FFA was organized
Identify key FFA historical events
Identify the mission and strategies, colors, motto, emblem and parts o the emblem, and organizational structure of FFA.
Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA Creed
Discuss the meaning and purpose of a program of activities and its committee structure
List FFA chapter officers, and discuss the role of each
Describe FFA opportunities that develop leadership skills, personal growth, and career success
Summarize major state and national activities available to FFA members
List and explain the FFA degree areas
Identify FFA proficiency awards
List an discuss various team and individual CDE’s.

2. Welcome to your first Agriculture class!
FFA Around the Clock
Welcome to your first Agriculture class!
One of the most important things you’ll learn about in this class is the National FFA Organization.
How it works: We’ll go through each “hour” of a clock, learning something new and exciting about the FFA for each hour.

3. American Royal Livestock Show
1:00-1st Day of FFA
1928
33 Farm Boys from18 States
Kansas City, Missouri
American Royal Livestock Show

4. Government $ Schools Vocation
2:00-2 Dudes
Smith & Hughes
Vocational Education act of 1917 provided federal funding for agricultural education
Government $ Schools Vocation

5. 2:00-2 Colors
The 2 official colors for the National FFA Organization are
National Blue and Corn Gold

6. (Supervised Agricultural Experience)
3:00-3 Circles
Classroom
FFA
SAE
(Supervised Agricultural Experience)
Agricultural
Education

7. 3:00-The Mission
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for:
Premier Leadership
Personal Growth and
Career Success
Through agricultural education
(PiLes of PiGs in CarS)

8. 4:00-The Motto Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live
Living to Serve

9. 5:00-5 Degrees American Degree State Degree Chapter Degree
Greenhand Degree
Discovery Degree

10. 5:00-5 Degrees
Discovery
An Introductory Degree for FFA members in 7th-8th grade
Not available in all schools
Pin is Bonze and Blue

11. 5:00-5 Degrees
Greenhand
Earned 1st year of membership
Pin is bronze

12. 5:00-5 Degrees Chapter Earned during 2nd year of membership
Pin is Silver

13. 5:00-5 Degrees State Earned during 3rd year of membership
Pin is Gold and hangs from
a chain

14. 5:00-5 Degrees American Earned during 4th or 5th year of membership
Pin is Gold and hangs
from a chain
Only <.05% of FFA members
receive this annually

15. 5:00-5 Paragraph Creed Written by E.M. Tiffany 3 Versions
Available in Spanish

16. 6:00- The Emblem

17. Cross Section of ear of corn: Unity-Corn is grown in all 50 states
6:00- The Emblem
Cross Section of ear of corn: Unity-Corn is grown in all 50 states

18. Rising Sun: Progress & a new day
6:00- The Emblem
Rising Sun: Progress & a new day

19. Labor & Tillage of the soil
6:00- The Emblem
Plow:
Labor & Tillage of the soil

20. 6:00- The Emblem
Owl:
Knowledge & Wisdom

21. Our National symbol, FFA is National organization
6:00- The Emblem
Eagle:
Our National symbol, FFA is National organization

22. FFA is an INTEGRAL part of an agricultural education program
6:00- The Emblem
Words:
FFA is an INTEGRAL part of an agricultural education program

23. 7:00- 7 Offices

24. 7:00- 7 Offices President- Rising Sun Vice President- Plow
Preside over meetings
Represent the chapter
Vice President- Plow
Help the President
Coordinate all committees
Develop Program of Activity (POA)

25. 7:00- 7 Offices Secretary- Ear of Corn Treasurer-George Washington
Take notes at chapter meetings
Maintain member attendance and activity records
Treasurer-
Helps manage chapter finances
Secretary- Ear of Corn
Take notes at chapter meetings
Maintain member attendance and activity records
Treasurer-George Washington
Helps manage chapter finances

26. 7:00- 7 Offices Reporter- Flag Sentinel- Door/Handclasp
Inform the public about
FFA accomplishments through
school and local newspapers
Sentinel- Door/Handclasp
Welcome guests and visitors
Keep meeting room comfortable

27. 7:00- 7 Offices Historian-Scrapbook Advisor-Owl
Take pictures at chapter activities
Compile a scrapbook of chapter accomplishments each year
Advisor-Owl
Supervise FFA chapter activities
Teach Agriculture classes

28. 8:00- FFA is Gr-8! Be involved in something in school
Travel Opportunities
Make New Friends
Leadership
Build your Resume
Wins $$$ and Awards
Scholarship Opportunities
Lifelong Memories

29. 49 National Proficiency Award Areas!
9:00- Awards are Fine!
Proficiency Awards
49 National Proficiency Award Areas!
Place Picture of one of your chapter members receiving a Proficiency Award if available

30. Career Development Events
9:00- Awards are Fine!
Career Development Events
25 National CDE’s!
Place Picture of one of your chapter members receiving a Proficiency Award if available

31. 10:00- FFA Timeline 1917- Smith-Hughes Act Passed
1928- Future Farmers of America organized
1930- Official FFA Creed & Colors were adopted
1944- FFA Foundation was formed
1950- Public Law 740

32. 10:00- FFA Timeline 1965- “New Farmers of America” & FFA merged
1969- Girls joined FFA
1971- Alumni Formed
19??- Add when YOUR chapter was chartered (place in chronological order)
1988- Name changed to National FFA Organization

33. 11:00- Code of Ethics
We will conduct ourselves at all times in order to be a credit to our organization, chapter, school and community by:
1. Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion.
2. Showing respect for the rights of others and being courteous at all times.
3. Being honest and not taking unfair advantage of others
4. Respecting the property of others.
5. Refraining from loud, boisterous talk, swearing and other unbecoming conduct.
6. Demonstrating sportsmanship in the show ring, judging contests and meetings, and being modest in winning and generous in defeat.

34. Adopted by the Delegates at the 1952 National FFA Convention.
11:00- Code of Ethics
7. Attending meetings promptly and respecting the opinion of others in discussion.
8. Taking pride in our organization, activities, supervised experience programs, exhibits and the occupation of agriculture.
9. Sharing with others experiences and knowledge gained by attending national and state meetings.
10. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.
11. Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.
Adopted by the Delegates at the 1952 National FFA Convention.

35. Black Skirt (knee length or longer)
12:00- Official Dress
Girls:
White Collared Shirt
Official Jacket
FFA Scarf
Black Skirt (knee length or longer)
Black Nylons
Black Shoes
Boys:
White Collared Shirt
Official Jacket
FFA Tie
Black Slacks
Black Shoes